AJ Allida
Hillsboro,OR
Summary
Hello! I'm AJ and I use he/him pronouns. I am a pianist, percussionist, and music educator based in Portland, Oregon. After spending 13 years studying classical piano, I recently pivoted to a new style of jazz that is my current area of study. Currently, I attend Portland State University, studying Jazz Piano, and plan to purse my Masters in Jazz afterwards. I perform and gig around the Portland area, as well as teach private lessons and help at band camps. Aside from music, I have great skills and experience in the food and customer service industry. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family and partner, Clair.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Musician
Self-employeed
Portland, OR
01.2022 - Current
- Performed with orchestras, symphonies, choirs and bands.
- Teach private/group lessons to students, work at music camps/schools
- Organized events such as workshops, jams and open mics.
- Played variety of music with broad stylistic range and improvisatory flexibility to engage guests and deliver entertainment.
- Performed at venues such as clubs, bars and festivals.
Barista
Starbucks Corporation
Hillsboro, OR
07.2021 - 09.2022
- Greeted customers and took orders for coffee drinks, food items, and other beverages.
- Followed safety procedures while operating machinery such as grinders and espresso machines.
- Provided excellent customer service by responding to inquiries quickly and professionally.
- Prepared specialty coffee drinks such as lattes, cappuccinos, macchiatos, mochas, and Americanos.
Crew Member
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.
Hillsboro, OR
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Wiped down tables and equipment, swept and refilled stock.
- Upheld high standards of productivity and quality in operations.
- Entered orders into computer system to send order details to kitchen, mentioning customers' special requests and food allergies in person.
- Demonstrated proper food safety practices by accurately completing quality control checklist.
Education
Bachelor's of Music - Jazz Studies
Portland State University School of Music & Theatr
Portland, OR06-2025
Associate of General Studies - Music Education
Mt. Hood Community College
Gresham, OR06.2023
High School Diploma -
Hillsboro High School
Hillsboro, OR06.2021
Honors & Awards
PortlandSkills
- Rehearsing
- Private Lessons
- Arranging Music
- Background Music Performance
- Sight Reading
- Broad Range of Musical Styles
- Versatile
- Memorization Expert
- Transposition
- Music Theory Knowledge
- Team Player
- Safe Food Handling Practices
- Speedy and Efficient
- Friendly and Outgoing
Timeline
Freelance Musician
Self-employeed
01.2022 - Current
Barista
Starbucks Corporation
07.2021 - 09.2022
Crew Member
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.
10.2020 - 04.2021
Bachelor's of Music - Jazz Studies
Portland State University School of Music & Theatr
Associate of General Studies - Music Education
Mt. Hood Community College
High School Diploma -
Hillsboro High School
Honors & Awards